Dental Implants with or without Socket Shield for Front Teeth
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests two ways to place dental implants in the front of the mouth: one using a standard technique and one that leaves a small piece of your natural tooth (the socket shield) to help preserve the gum and bone. The goal is to see which method leads to better healing and a more natural-looking result.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a damaged front tooth that cannot be saved with a filling or crown.
- The area around your tooth is free of infection (no abscess or cyst).
- You have enough space between your upper and lower teeth to fit a replacement tooth.
- You have some back teeth or a dental bridge to support your bite.
- You practice good oral hygiene (brush and floss regularly).
- You do not smoke heavily (smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day may disqualify you).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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